# Live Music in Evanston | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Evanston tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in Evanston. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in Evanston.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Evanston

- **Event Name**: Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/bruce-hornsby-and-the-noisemakers/2300030484097040
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: The Music Of Laurel Canyon at Evanston SPACE
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/the-music-of-laurel-canyon-at-evanston-space/2400030675986502
  - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE
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- **Event Name**: White Denim at Evanston SPACE
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Oct 13 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/white-denim-at-evanston-space/2400030581412101
  - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE
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- **Event Name**: Julian Lage Quartet
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 05 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/julian-lage-quartet/2300030189545354
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Sunny War at Evanston SPACE
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 29 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Sep 29 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/sunny-war-at-evanston-space/2400030377345030
  - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE
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- **Event Name**: Mocktoberfest
  - **Description**: Mocktoberfest is a German-inspired festival built around great NA drinks,
playful energy, and a crowd that's actually here to connect.About this EventWillkommen zum Mocktoberfest!Oktoberfest, reimagined
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/mocktoberfest/100001993330550335
  - **Venue**: PALMHOUSE
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  - **Price**: USD 39
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/duane-betts-and-palmetto-motel/2300028256000259
  - **Venue**: Evanston Space
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Little Miss Ann and Friends Halloween Concert at Evanston SPACE
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/little-miss-ann-and-friends-halloween-concert-at-evanston-space/2400030672426648
  - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Larkabout 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for Larkabout, Mudlark Theater's annual gala, at the legendary SPACE in Evanston. This year's groovy, space-age-themed celebration will blast guests into a retro-futuristic evening of cosmic fun, stellar entertainment, and out-of-this-world commun
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/larkabout-2026/200030605785759
  - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE
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  - **Categories**: art, live-music, theatre
- **Event Name**: Laurie Berkner
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/laurie-berkner/2300030619250358
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: THE KIRTAN EXPERIENCE: EVANSTON
  - **Description**: A joyful immersion in mantra, music & danceAbout this EventLet Your Heart SoarKirtan is a joyous form of meditation that combines music with hearing and singing sacred ma
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/the-kirtan-experience-evanston/100002001240036822
  - **Venue**: Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, bhajan-jamming, health-wellness, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Albert Cummings at Space - Evanston, IL
  - **Description**: Get ready for an electrifying night with — a powerhouse guitarist and singer known for his soulful blues, fiery guitar work, and unforgettable live performances. Blending blues, rock, and raw emotion, Albert brings energy and passion to every stage. Don’t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/albert-cummings-at-space-evanston-il/200030444068051
  - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Teddy Thompson at Evanston SPACE
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 05 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Nov 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/teddy-thompson-at-evanston-space/2400030217440301
  - **Venue**: Evanston SPACE
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- **Event Name**: The Wood Brothers
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/the-wood-brothers/2300030572059827
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Jackopierce w. JB Vannatta (acoustic)
  - **Description**: InformationJack O'Neill and Cary Pierce, the , "rdquo" -> Jacko" and , "rdquo" -> Pierce," make up the seminal duo Jackopierce. They've been making music for 35 years that has amassed a loyal following of millions of fans around t
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/jackopierce-w-jb-vannatta-acoustic/210001173949704
  - **Venue**: SPACE
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  - **Price**: USD 47 to 60
  - **Categories**: Music

## Trending Events in Evanston

- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Kate McKinnon - Live In Conversation In Chicago
  - **Venue**: Cahn Auditorium
- **Event Name**: Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ryan Field
🏠 Address: 1502 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201
🌆 City: Evanston
📍 Location: 42.0641, -87.6926✨ Discover the extraordinary at Ball State Cardinals at Northwestern Wildcats Football, where magic meets reality in ways y
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Northwestern vs Ball State and The Great Chicago Food Festival
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsNorthwestern Wildcats Football has 13 upcoming events.Ball State University Cardinals Football has 11 upcoming events.Note: Your tickets will be available to view, manage and tra
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field
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- **Event Name**: Chicago Stars FC vs. Washington Spirit
  - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Ohio State Buckeyes at Northwestern Wildcats Womens Volleyball at Welsh Ryan Arena
  - **Venue**: Welsh Ryan Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d3e02f10-a5be-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181818-gmir.png?v=1788237444
- **Event Name**: Washington Spirit at Chicago Stars FC
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
🏠 Address: 2240 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
🌆 City: Evanston
📍 Location: 42.0585, -87.6736✨ Discover the extraordinary at Washington Spirit at Chicago Stars FC, where magic meet
  - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Ball State Cardinals
  - **Venue**: Northwestern Medicine Field At Martin Stadium
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- **Event Name**: PARKING: Northwestern Wildcats vs. Penn State Nittany Lions
  - **Venue**: Ryan Field Parking Lots
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Bruce Hornsby And The Noisemakers (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cahn Auditorium), The Music Of Laurel Canyon at Evanston SPACE (Sun Oct 04 2026 at Evanston SPACE), White Denim at Evanston SPACE (Tue Oct 13 2026 at 07:30 pm at Evanston SPACE), Julian Lage Quartet (Thu Nov 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at Cahn Auditorium), Sunny War at Evanston SPACE (Tue Sep 29 2026 at 07:30 pm at Evanston SPACE).
- **Q**: What are the top free Live Music events in Evanston?
  - **A:** THE KIRTAN EXPERIENCE: EVANSTON (Fri Oct 16 2026 at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Evanston in September 2026?
  - **A:** Sunny War at Evanston SPACE (Tue Sep 29 2026 at 07:30 pm at Evanston SPACE).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Evanston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Evanston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Evanston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Evanston include Cahn Auditorium, Evanston SPACE, PALMHOUSE.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Evanston range from USD 39 to USD 60. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Evanston include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, Chicago AF + Eli Tea Bar.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Evanston?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Evanston?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Evanston.

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